Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Achaval-Ferrer. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black fruit, violets, graphite, espresso, structured and pairs well with Ribeye, lamb and braised short ribs.
Michael's take
“One of the best, elegant, mineral driven Malbecs you can get at the price”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- Achaval-Ferrer
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza
- Ribeye
- lamb
- braised short ribs
When to open it
- Special occasion
- impress-the-guests
- cellar-worthy
Where to buy Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza taste like?
Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black fruit, violets, graphite, espresso, structured. Acidity is medium, tannin is high and oak is light. Michael's note: One of the best, elegant, mineral driven Malbecs you can get at the price
What food goes with Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza?
Michael pairs Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza with Ribeye, lamb and braised short ribs. It works best for Special occasion, impress-the-guests and cellar-worthy.
How much does Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza cost?
Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Malbec Michael has poured
- Agua de Piedra Seleccion Malbec$ · under $15
- Alamos Malbec$ · under $15
- Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines$$ · $15–25
- Altos las Hormigas Clasico Malbec$ · under $15
- Antigal Uno Malbec$$ · $15–25
- Argento Malbec$ · under $15
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